Sterling Stamps July 19, 2025 PUBLIC/INTERNET Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/19/2025
2c carmine, horizontal imperforate C coil (409H). Miscut by affixing device, tied by "Madison Sq. Sta., N.Y., Dec 17 1914" machine cancel on cover to Alfred, Maine, cover with slight aging and insignificant edge flaws, Fine appearance, when this was offered in the 2006 Berkun sale it was the only recorded example on cover, since then one other has been found (Apr. 12, 1913 use), with 2000 A.P.S. certificate identifying it as the earliest documented use. Sold in 2015 Siegel sale for $1000. Ex-Farrell. (Est $1000-1500)
USA Scott 409H Imperf Horizontal Coil 1914 Cover with 2000 APS Cert (Est $1000-1500)
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